Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) Given New $325.00 Price Target at Citigroup

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) had its target price decreased by equities research analysts at Citigroup from $485.00 to $325.00 in a report issued on Monday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the software maker’s stock. Citigroup’s price target indicates a potential upside of 97.18% from the company’s previous close.

MSTR has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “equal weight” rating and set a $54.00 price target (down previously from $65.00) on shares of Strategy in a research report on Tuesday, September 30th. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Strategy in a report on Friday, December 5th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $450.00 price objective on Strategy and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Monness Crespi & Hardt upgraded shares of Strategy from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, November 10th. Finally, BTIG Research decreased their price target on shares of Strategy from $700.00 to $630.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, October 31st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $465.13.

Strategy Price Performance

NASDAQ:MSTR opened at $164.82 on Monday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $222.44 and its 200 day moving average is $317.91. Strategy has a 12 month low of $155.61 and a 12 month high of $457.22. The company has a market capitalization of $47.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.67 and a beta of 3.40. The company has a current ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 30th. The software maker reported $8.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by $8.52. Strategy had a net margin of 1,667.09% and a return on equity of 20.98%. The business had revenue of $128.69 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $116.65 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned ($1.56) earnings per share. Strategy’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Strategy has set its FY 2025 guidance at 80.000-80.000 EPS.

Insider Transactions at Strategy

In other news, Director Jarrod M. Patten acquired 12,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, October 17th. The stock was bought at an average price of $96.88 per share, with a total value of $1,162,560.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 29,335 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,841,974.80. This represents a 69.22% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Jane A. Dietze bought 1,100 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $95.28 per share, for a total transaction of $104,808.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 2,600 shares in the company, valued at approximately $247,728. This represents a 73.33% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have bought 24,880 shares of company stock valued at $2,421,219 and have sold 43,177 shares valued at $13,564,266. Corporate insiders own 8.46% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Strategy

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Pilgrim Partners Asia Pte Ltd bought a new stake in Strategy in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Quent Capital LLC bought a new stake in Strategy in the 3rd quarter worth $33,000. Binnacle Investments Inc increased its holdings in Strategy by 492.9% during the 2nd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 83 shares of the software maker’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the period. MCF Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Strategy during the second quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Finally, Maseco LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Strategy in the 2nd quarter worth about $36,000. 59.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Strategy

Here are the key news stories impacting Strategy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent large Bitcoin purchases and renewed social-media attention have driven fresh buying interest in MSTR; investors are treating the company as a leveraged Bitcoin play. QuiverQuant MicroStrategy roundup
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street coverage remains skewed bullish with multiple recent buy/outperform ratings and high median price targets, which supports upside by keeping momentum and attracting institutional flows. QuiverQuant MicroStrategy roundup
• Positive Sentiment: Michael Saylor’s public endorsement of Bitcoin narratives (featured in a recent Motley Fool-style piece) reinforces the company’s long-term BTC playbook and can attract crypto-focused investors. Fool: Crypto pick citing Michael Saylor
• Neutral Sentiment: Discussion around MSTR’s narrowly avoiding removal from the Nasdaq 100 has created mixed narratives — retention supports visibility, but index eligibility remains a future risk. QuiverQuant MicroStrategy roundup
• Negative Sentiment: Heavy insider selling activity (noted in the coverage) and debate that recent BTC buys may have been at elevated prices raise concerns about dilution, timing risk and heightened share volatility tied to crypto moves. QuiverQuant MicroStrategy roundup
• Negative Sentiment: Because Strategy’s balance sheet and valuation are heavily correlated with Bitcoin, rapid BTC swings can quickly reverse gains — investors should treat MSTR as equity + crypto beta rather than a pure software play.

About Strategy

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR) is a global provider of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The company’s flagship platform offers business intelligence, data discovery, and advanced visualizations that enable organizations to analyze large volumes of data and deliver actionable insights. In addition to traditional on-premises deployments, Strategy provides a range of cloud-based services and managed offerings that allow customers to leverage the power of its analytics tools without managing complex infrastructure.

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